Rider of the Law (1927 film)

Rider of the Law is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by J.P. McGowan. The film stars Bob Custer, Mary McAllister, and Franklyn Farnum. The plot typically involves a protagonist who is skilled with firearms and fights for justice in the lawless American West, often taking on outlaws and corrupt individuals who are exploiting the vulnerable. The film belongs to the B-Western genre, characterized by its lower budget and reliance on action and familiar Western tropes. Though not a widely discussed classic, Rider of the Law is part of the larger body of silent Western films that contributed to the genre's development and popularity in the early 20th century. Due to its age and relative obscurity, detailed information about the film's production and critical reception can be scarce. Prints of the film may or may not be fully preserved.